Painful emotions and self-critical thoughts are key triggers for many addictive and problematic behaviours. Over a series of 4 week Modules, we’ll explore:

What emotions are and how we struggle to avoid painful feelings,

How our thinking process can create or magnify the painful feelings

How we self-sabotage when we buy into self-critical or extreme thoughts, fueling depression and anxiety

What’s helpful?

The group modules offer a combination of support and skill training to calm the storm. We’ll use Mindfulness (practices, awareness, self-compassion, acceptance) and other strategies to cope more effectively, to move beyond suffering and to utilize our strengths and values to create a richer and more fulfilling life.

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group is open to individuals ages 18 and up that are struggling with anxiety, depression or other related mental health and wellness concerns. The group is being offered on Wednesday evenings at 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the NSTN location. This group is facilitated by a Psychiatrist. Although there is no cost to individuals participating in this group, a Physician’s referral is required. Contact our office at clinic@midlandtherapy.com or call (705) 481-1925 with any questions regarding the group or costs.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Group

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group is open to individuals ages 18 and up that are interested in developing effective skills for coping in general. This group is divided into four modules: Core Mindfulness Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills and Emotion Regulation Skills. Each module is offered over four weeks on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-7:45pm at the NSTN location. The cost of each four-week module is $125. There will be a review of the Core Mindfulness Skills at the beginning of each module. There is no requirement to complete all four modules or to complete them in any particular order. This group is facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist. The cost of the group may be covered under extended health care benefits. Please check with your insurance provider prior to registering. Contact our office at clinic@midlandtherapy.com or call (705) 481-1925 with any questions regarding the group or costs.

Substance Abuse / Concurrent Disorders Group

Provides participants with an opportunity to learn more about their substance use and/or concurrent mental health and addiction concerns as well as learn effective skills for reducing or eliminating their use. Effective relapse prevention skills will be discussed as well.

Family Support Group

When one person in a family is struggling with mental health or substance use issues the whole family feels the impact. Families play a crucial role in supporting their loved ones, which is often at the expense of themselves. As a result, family members may experience varying levels anxiety, sadness, confusion, self-blame, fear, and anger. Together, during our Family Support Group we will explore definitions of mental health and stigma; normalize feelings of guilt, fear, and anger; discuss the importance of developing effective communication techniques and boundaries; and establish strategies for self-care. It is our hope that our Family Support Group will help you discover you are not alone on your journey.

Young Adults Group

The Young Adults Group is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 that are looking for support surrounding their mental health and wellness. This group is being offered on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45pm at the NSTN location. The group runs in four week modules and is $125 for the full four weeks (5 hours). This group is facilitated by a Registered Social Worker. The cost of the group may be covered under extended health care benefits. Please check with your insurance provider prior to registering. Contact our office at clinic@midlandtherapy.com or call (705) 481-1925 with any questions regarding the group or costs.

Senior’s Group

The Senior’s Group is open to individuals over the age of 55 that are looking for support surrounding their mental health and wellness. The group is being offered on Monday mornings from 10:30-11:45am at the NSTN location. The group runs in four week modules and is $125 for the full four weeks (5 hours). This group is facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist. The cost of the group may be covered under extended health care benefits. Please check with your insurance provider prior to registering. Contact our office at clinic@midlandtherapy.com or call (705) 481-1925 with any questions regarding the group or costs.